Early in our careers, we are often acutely aware of how much we don't know.   We ask questions. Seek advice. Watch people who are better than us. Invite correction. We rely on mentors, colleagues, and leaders to help us close the gap between where we are and where we want to be.   Then something interesting happens.   We succeed.   Subscribe to keep reading this post ne...

        More than a decade ago, in a collaboration with Core Bank and EO Nebraska, I had the privilege of moderating a fireside chat with billionaire philanthropist and Omaha corporate legend Walter Scott.   Walter shared many pearls of wisdom that day, but one continues to echo in my memory years later.   Subscribe to keep reading this post newsletter-post-show-join-tokens#ope...

        Transformation is one of those words we love to use in leadership.   Organizations launch transformation initiatives. Executives describe themselves as transformational leaders. Strategic plans promise transformational change.   It sounds bold, visionary, and exciting.   Until something has to break.   If you've ever dug yourself out of serious financial trouble, you know transformatio...